Bench Person

Do you have a knack for precision work and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards? Are you ready to be part of a team that supports the backbone of sawmill operations? JD Irving Limited is looking for a skilled Bench Person to join our Central Filing team and help us deliver excellence to our customers.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do:

Blade Inspection 

• Conduct thorough inspections of saw blades to identify visible defects, ensuring compliance with quality standards to minimize operational downtime.

Blade Maintenance 

• Use specialized tools and techniques to hammer out imperfections and restore saw blades to optimal condition.

Forklift Operation 

• Safely operate a forklift to transport blades and filing equipment, supporting smooth and efficient operations.

Automated Equipment Management 

• Operate and program automated grinding machines, inputting recipes to maintain blade precision and consistent performance.

Safety Compliance 

• Follow strict workplace safety standards, proactively identifying risks to maintain a safe and secure work environment.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

Education and Experience:

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Additional technical training in equipment maintenance and one year of experience in blade filing or sawmill equipment maintenance.

Skills and Certifications:

• Forklift operator certification (required).
• Knowledge of blade inspection, repair techniques, and automated grinding machine operation (preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to lift, pull, and hammer materials with precision.
• Positive attitude, teamwork skills, and eagerness to learn new processes.

What’s in it for You?

• Full-Time Schedule: Enjoy steady hours, Monday to Friday.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health coverage and retirement savings plan.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Be part of a company that invests in employee development.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Work in a newly renovated shop designed for safety and efficiency.
• Convenient Location: Close to home with no travel requirements.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees.  At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Irving Sawmills and Irving Forest Products are committed to delivering quality lumber products, strong customer relationships and service reliability, as well as operating safe and efficient operations. We are focused on delivering quality products through continuous investment in our people, our forest products, our local communities and the most up-to-date technology. 

Our employees work in some of the most technologically advanced facilities in North America. In addition to our 12 sawmills and value-added mills, our portfolio contains an industrial-grade pellet plant and our Juniper Farms peat bog production facility. Our team of over 2,000 professionals produce premium products that are sold across North America and through our vertically integrated supply chain. We also supply wood chips for our growing Pulp & Paper Division. Careers at Irving Sawmills are exciting and fast-paced, and there are many opportunities to advance and grow a long-term career with the company in various professions such as production and operations, engineering, maintenance and reliability, technicians, and skilled trades, sales & logistics, and professional services. Employees are encouraged to try new roles to grow their skills as well as gain professional exposure across our many locations in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Maine, and New York.